This paper articulates dignity as relational engagement in concrete care situations. Dignity is
often understood as an abstract principle that represents inherent worth of all human beings …

Dignity is fundamental to every single person's life and history; and every interaction with
another human being can potentially influence a person's sense of identity and self-esteem …

In this paper, we draw on a phenomenological–philosophical foundation to clarify the
meaning of dignity as a coherent phenomenon. Consistent with an evocation of its central …

Dignity is a complex construct lacking clear meaning. While conceptualising dignity as a
basic right is useful in determining and justifying social and economic costs of health care, it …

The meaning of dignity in health care has been primarily explored using interviews and
surveys with various patient groups, as well as with health care practitioners. Philosophical …

There have been concerns about a lack of dignity in health care over recent years,
particularly in relation to the care of older people. Efforts to ensure that dignity has a central …

During a recent conference on Dignity in Health and Social Care in London, I claimed that
we already know a good deal about dignity in care. I was rightly challenged by colleagues …

It is difficult to understand the meaning of 'dignity'in human rights, bioethics and nursing
literature because the word is used so vaguely. Unless dignity's meaning is spelt out it can …

Background Safeguarding the dignity of patients at the end of life is a key objective in
palliative care practice in Denmark. The concept of dignity and how it influences a dying …

Even the most cursory of investigations would reveal that the concept of dignity is seen as
central to the way we interact with those for whom we care. Indeed, so ingrained is this …